News and InterviewsJazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77Shaun Brady • Nov 2, 2021The lauded guitarist's career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with an auspicious education in Pennsylvania from a teacher of John Coltrane.
News and InterviewsJay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82Hazel Cills • Oct 24, 2021The singer of Jay and the Americans was known as the voice in 1960s hits including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."
Local Current BlogMinnesota arts community mourns writer Pamela EspelandJay Gabler • Sep 27, 2021Pamela Espeland, a writer and editor who was one of the busiest and most passionate journalists covering the Minnesota arts scene, died on Sunday evening after an apparent stroke, according to a statement her family shared this afternoon on Facebook. “Many of you know her as a voice for the Twin Cities arts community,” they…
In MemoriamSarah Dash, singer and co-founder of LaBelle, has diedJaclyn Diaz • Sep 21, 2021Sarah Dash is best remembered as the singer and co-founder of the all-female singing group LaBelle, best known for their 1974 hit 'Lady Marmalade.'
In MemoriamGeorge Wein, music festival pioneer, dies at 95Walter Ray Watson • Sep 13, 2021A founder of the Newport Folk Festival, the Newport Jazz Festival and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival -- and perhaps the most important jazz impresario of all time -- died Monday.
In MemoriamAppreciating Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones' drummerEric Deggans • Aug 25, 2021Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died on Tuesday, played with a deceptively simple style that took some fans time to appreciate.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Remembering Charlie WattsJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Aug 25, 2021Yesterday, Charlie Watts, drummer for The Rolling Stones passed away at age 80. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Rolling Stones do you want to hear?
In MemoriamRolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80NPR Staff • Aug 24, 2021Watts was famous for his potent beat and unflappable style, featured on all 26 Rolling Stones studio albums and numerous live albums.
In MemoriamRemembering Charlie Watts, 1941-2021 Aug 24, 2021We're celebrating the drummer's legacy by going all-Stones from 1-6 p.m. today, Aug. 24.
In MemoriamIn Chucky Thompson, Black Music found big soundChristopher A. Daniel • Aug 19, 2021The producer, who died this month at 53, crafted career-defining records by Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G., armed with a desire to understand his artists as people first.